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Hampshire is set for another exciting year in 2024, with an array of large-scale events and festivals.  Home to a host of food and music festivals, family fun events, and special anniversaries, you're sure to find plenty of exciting events to include Hampshire in your holiday plans. In 2024 Jane Austen House will also be celebrating its 75th anniversary as a museum before the county marks the 250th anniversary of Jane’s birth in 2025.  

Grab your calendar and start planning your next visit to Hampshire, here are some of the most popular events happening across the county in 2024 -  Farnborough International Airshow (22nd - 26th July 2024), International Kite Festival, Portsmouth (27th - 28th July 2024), New Forest & Hampshire Country Show, (30th July - 1st August 2024), Beaulieu Supercar Weekend, Beaulieu (3rd - 4th August), Victorious Festival Portsmouth (23rd - 25th August 2024), Southampton International Boat Show (13th - 22nd September 2024), all filling the Hampshire calendar to bursting. 

What's on in Hampshire?

To find out what's on in Hampshire today or this weekend, explore our featured list below or use the 'what's on search box' above to narrow down your required date. Families on a budget can look out for the many free events (F) taking place, you'll also find plenty of fun activities for kids to do whether it's during the holidays or on a weekend break.  Hampshire's fertile rural landscape means that food and drink play a big part in the county's event calendar with local produce championed and enjoyed through Farmers' Markets, beer festivals, celebrity visits, and plenty of tasting opportunities!  

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The guide below shows our calendar of events in Hampshire. Whether you're looking for What's on in Hampshire this weekend or further ahead, whether you're local or visiting the area for the first time, find what's happening near you by clicking the 'Map View' button. 

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  1. The Gruffalo

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    Childrens Events

    Winchester

    Join Mouse on a daring adventure through the deep, dark wood in Tall Stories' magical, musical adaptation of the classic picture book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler - celebrating 25 years in 2024!

    Searching for hazelnuts, Mouse meets the…

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    From:
    19 Oct 2024Open 13:30 - 14:30
  2. Archers of the Mary Rose and how to make a Tudor arrow

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    Talks

    Portsmouth

    Join us for this unique and unforgettable experience exploring archery in the 16th century.

    Discover the world of Tudor archery, explore the museum with a behind the scenes guided tour of our collection, uncover amazing facts about the archers…

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    From:
    21 Sept 2024Open 13:00 - 16:30
  3. The Aftermarket Event

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    Exhibitions

    Farnborough

    This brand-new two-day live event dedicated to the Aftermarket arena will look to address key pain points for independent garages and technicians from across the UK, including an exhibition, interactive workshops, seminars, comprehensive training…

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    From:
    2 Oct 2024Open 09:30 - 16:00
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    3 Oct 2024Open 09:30 - 15:30
  4. Fern Brady: I Gave You Milk To Drink

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    Comedy

    Winchester

    Scotland's queen of comedy Fern Brady (Taskmaster, Live at the Apollo, Roast Battle, Russell Howard, The Last Leg) is back on tour with a brand new show. What happens when you get everything you want and it's not enough? This is a great show to come…

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    From:
    26 Sept 2024Open 19:30 - 21:30
  5. Christmas Day Lunch

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    Christmas

    Whiteley, Fareham

    It's our turn to cook this Christmas

    Join us for a Christmas Day feast, full of all the classics that everyone will enjoy, as well as options for those who can't stand sprouts.

    Best of all, well take care of the prep and the washing up, so all…

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    From:
    25 Dec 2024Open 12:30 - 15:00
  6. Gigspanner Big Band: New Album Preview Tour

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    Music

    Winchester

    "What a fabulous team they make, together producing a startlingly new musical form with few, if any, antecedents. The flights of musical fancy are staggering in their natural invention" - Fatea Magazine

    The Gigspanner Big Band are a unique force in…

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    From:
    22 Oct 2024Open 19:30 - 21:40
  7. Owl'oween

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    Childrens Events

    Farnham

    Join us for a fantastic family day filled with spooky fun! Delight in eerie crafts, follow a trick o' treat trail for a chance to win a delicious cookie!
    26th October – 3rd November

    Discover our brand-new Owl Academy, where you can learn through…

    Dates

    From:
    26 Oct 2024to3 Nov 2024
  8. Santa's Christmas Cracker

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    Childrens Events

    Winchester

    The show where every child gets a present from Santa!

    Following last year's sell-out performances of Santa's Christmas Wish, Honalee Media are delighted to present their next hit Santa Show this Christmas.

    It really is the most wonderful time of…

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    16 Dec 2024Open 10:30 - 11:30
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    16 Dec 2024Open 13:30 - 14:30
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    16 Dec 2024Open 16:00 - 17:00
  9. Dogstival 2025

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    Festival

    Burley

    Does your pooch deserve some love this summer?

    Dogstival returns to the Burley Park, in the heart of the New Forest National Park on 31st May-1 June 2025 and is packed full of canine approved entertainment.

    Dates

    From:
    31 May 2025to1 June 2025
  10. The Pirates of Penzance

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    Theatre

    Winchester

    Regan De Wynter Williams Productions
    Present
    Sasha Regan's Award Winning

    The Pirates of Penzance
    By W.S. Gilbert & Arthur Sullivan

    Sasha Regan's internationally acclaimed production of The Pirates of Penzance returns.

    Originally staged at The…

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    8 Oct 2024Open 19:30 - 22:00
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    9 Oct 2024Open 13:30 - 16:00
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    9 Oct 2024Open 19:30 - 22:00
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    10 Oct 2024Open 19:30 - 22:00
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    11 Oct 2024Open 13:30 - 16:00
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    11 Oct 2024Open 19:30 - 22:00
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    12 Oct 2024Open 14:30 - 17:00
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    12 Oct 2024Open 19:30 - 22:00
  11. The Romsey Show

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    Show / Display

    Romsey

    The Romsey Show takes place in September at Broadlands in Romsey. The Show is one of the largest one-day country shows in the South and is run by a large team of dedicated volunteers. The show provides a fantastic day out with something for all the…

    Venue

    Broadlands, Test Valley

    Dates

    From:
    14 Sept 2024
  12. September Treatment of the Month

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    Other

    Whiteley, Fareham

    Foot and Leg Reviver

    The oh-so-good treatment is instant relief for tired, over worked legs and feet. Begins with skin brushing, to help eliminate excess
    fluids, followed by a warm oil massage and an invigorating foot rub!
    PLUS 10% off all retail…

    Dates

    From:
    1 Sept 2024to30 Sept 2024
  13. Christmas Carols and Owls

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    Outdoor Event / Activities

    Weyhill, Andover

    Sunday 15, Monday 16, Tuesday 17 December
    4:30pm – 8pm
    Head to the Hawk Conservancy Trust for a special evening to get you in the Christmas spirit! Sing along with Christmas carols, both traditional and modern, under the night sky accompanied by…

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    15 Dec 2024Open 16:30 - 20:00
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    16 Dec 2024Open 16:30 - 20:00
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    17 Dec 2024Open 16:30 - 20:00
  14. Isle of Wight Literary Festival

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    Literature

    COWES

    A popular annual event in the Isle of Wight calendar, the Isle of Wight Literary Festival will be held between the 3rd and 6th October 2024 at Northwood House, Cowes. The festival will once again be providing a varied and exciting programme with…

    Dates

    From:
    3 Oct 2024to6 Oct 2024
  15. Exhibition: Reaching the Falls

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    Exhibitions

    Selborne, Alton

    To mark the 150th anniversary follow in the footsteps of Frank Oates as he reaches the goal of his 1873-1875 expedition Victoria Falls, and his tragic return journey.

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    From:
    15 Oct 2024to31 Jan 2025Open 10:30 - 04:00
  16. The Christmas Illuminated Garden Adventure at West Green House Garden 2024

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    Christmas

    near Hartley Wintney, Hook

    A ten-acre wonderland of gigantic shimmering flowers, glowing fairies, and a forest of illuminated field flowers. There are enormous lit waterlilies floating on the lake and the five bridges turned in tunnels of lights. All the garden's follies are…

    Dates

    From:
    23 Nov 2024to29 Dec 2024
  17. Talk and Tour: Witchcraft and Superstition in Tudor times

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    Type:

    Talks

    Portsmouth

    Celebrate the Halloween season at the Mary Rose Museum with this unique talk and tour experience, delving into the world of Tudor superstition.

    Join curator and historian Hannah Matthews for a riveting talk that will take you on a journey through…

    Dates

    From:
    26 Oct 2024Open 13:00 - 16:30
  18. Heritage Open Days - Portsmouth History Centre

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    Type:

    Heritage & History

    Guildhall Walk, Portsmouth

    Visit the Portsmouth History Centre to explore items from the city's incredible archive collections.

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    From:
    13 Sept 2024Open 12:00 -
  19. Funland Hayling Island Fright Night Fireworks

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    Fireworks

    Hayling Island

    Funland Hayling Island have 3 nights of mischievous merriment in sore this year. This Halloween at Funland, they’ve doubled up on gore!!!

    Venue

    Funland Amusement Park, Havant

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    22 Oct 2024
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    26 Oct 2024
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    29 Oct 2024
  20. Upper Winchester Guided Walking Tour

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    Guided Walk

    Broadway, Winchester

    Join one of Winchester's professional guides for a 90 minute walking tour, starting at Winchester Visitor Information Centre. The tour explores the historical sites in the upper part of the city including the Cathedral, High Street, Westgate and…

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    From:
    1 Sept 2024to31 Oct 2024Various Opening Times
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    2 Nov 2024Open 11:00 - 12:30
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    9 Nov 2024Open 11:00 - 12:30
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    16 Nov 2024Open 11:00 - 12:30
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    23 Nov 2024to24 Nov 2024Open 11:00 - 12:30
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    30 Nov 2024to1 Dec 2024Open 11:00 - 12:30
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    7 Dec 2024to8 Dec 2024Open 11:00 - 12:30
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    14 Dec 2024to15 Dec 2024Open 11:00 - 12:30
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    21 Dec 2024to22 Dec 2024Open 11:00 - 12:30